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Boston Public Schools are making big improvements in school quality. Check these slides, first shown at community meetings in Boston hosted by the External Advisory Committee. Visit www.bostonschoolchoice.org to learn more and get involved.
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In 1996, fewer than one in four high school students earned passing grades on statewide
mathematics exams.
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In 1996, fewer than one in four high school students earned passing grades on statewide
mathematics exams.
Today, 84 percent pass on their first
attempt.
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There were just three K-8 schools in Boston in 1995.
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There were just three K-8 schools in Boston in 1995.
Today, we have 28, located in 13
neighborhoods.
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Use our online tool to learn more about the school choice options:
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www.bostonschoolchoice.org
Our Turnaround Schools used to be chronically low-performing.
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Our Turnaround Schools used to be chronically low-performing.
Today, students in these schools are beating the
district average in growth. 44% more
families are listing them as a first choice.
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Visit our website to learn more, explore the proposals, sign up for email updates and to let us
know what you think!
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www.bostonschoolchoice.org
Our old budgeting system didn’t always account for the students we actually served.
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Our old budgeting system didn’t always account for the students we actually served.
Today, our weighted student funding system ensures dollars follow
students wherever they go.
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#bostonchoice
Visit our website to learn more, explore the proposals, sign up for email updates and to let us
know what you think!
#bostonchoice
www.bostonschoolchoice.org
In 2007, the BPS graduation rate was 57.9%.
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In 2007, the BPS graduation rate was 57.9%.
Today, the graduation rate is 65.9%, the highest
level ever.
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Achievement gaps are closing.African American students in these schools saw double digit gains in proficiency rates on MCAS
scores between 2011-2012:
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Achievement gaps are closing.African American students in these schools saw double digit gains in proficiency rates on MCAS
scores between 2011-2012:Snowden International: up 26%
Another Course to College: up 25%
Madison Park: up 25%UP Academy: up 21%
East Boston High School: up 19%
Kilmer K-8: up 17%Perry K-8: up 16%
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New Mission High: up 15%
Trotter Elementary: up 15%
Dever Elementary: up 14%
CASH: up 13%Gardner Pilot Academy:
up 13%Charlestown High: up
12%Brighton High: up 12%
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BPS offers summer learning opportunities to 11,000 students – twice as many as three years
ago.
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Use our online tool to learn more about the school choice options:
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www.bostonschoolchoice.org
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Three years ago, arts and music were hard to find in our classrooms.
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Three years ago, arts and music were hard to find in our classrooms.
Today, 15,000 more students have weekly arts and music. Nearly 90% of elementary and middle schools now have these
programs.#bostonchoice
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Achievement gaps are closing.Hispanic students in these schools saw double digit gains in proficiency rates on MCAS scores
between 2011-2012:
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Achievement gaps are closing.Hispanic students in these schools saw double digit gains in proficiency rates on MCAS scores
between 2011-2012:Henderson Elementary: up 44%
Another Course to College: up 27%
Tynan Elementary: up 22%
Trotter Elementary: up 22%
Clap Innovation: up 21%Adams Elementary: up
21%
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Kennedy Health Careers: up 19%
UP Academy: up 17%Manning Elementary: up
17%Burke High: up 15%
New Mission High: up 11%
Madison Park: up 10%
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30 percent more students take AP exams today than
three years ago.
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30 percent more students take AP exams today than
three years ago.Black and Latino
students are seeing the greatest growth in
performance on these exams.
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Five years ago, English Language Learners did not have enough quality options.
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Five years ago, English Language Learners did not have enough quality options.
Today, we have trained nearly 3,000 teachers.
The ELL graduation rate jumped nearly 8 points
just this year.
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Five years ago, students who dropped out of school
had few options.
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Five years ago, students who dropped out of school
had few options.
Our new Re-Engagement Center has helped 1,000
former students earn their high school
diplomas.
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In the past, students with disabilities faced many transitions and did not have many inclusive
options.
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In the past, students with disabilities faced many transitions and did not have many inclusive
options.
We now have 26 schools in our Inclusive Schools Network to better serve
students with disabilities.
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The number of Black and Latino students reaching
advanced or proficient levels on MCAS jumped
10 percent last year.
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In 2005, Boston had 700 K1 spaces for four-year-olds.
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In 2005, Boston had 700 K1 spaces for four-year-olds.
Today, we offer more than 2,400
K1 seats all across the city. Nearly 9 in 10
elementary schools offer these early grades.
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